Stirling City Breaks - Outside the City

With the stunning surrounding scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the Forth Valley, it would be a shame not to dedicate at least some time on your Stirling city break to exploring these areas and their wealth of fascinating attractions. Our top ten suggestions for places to visit in the areas around Stirling are given below. 

Glengoyne Distillery, near Killearn 
Glengoyne is one of the leading premium malt whiskies in the world. An award winning malt, it's the product of an unconventional process, remarkable ingredients and the pride and passion of its people. See how this remarkable whisky gets made at this excellent attraction. Visit the website of Glasgoyne Distillery.

Visit Rob Roy's Grave, Balquhidder
The village of Balquidder, lying at the foot of Loch Voil, is a perfect setting and fitting resting place for one of Scotland's greatest warriors, Rob Roy, who's buried here. Although he died in 1734, his name still resonates today.  

Inchmahome Priory, Lake Menteith 
Set on an island in the Lake of Menteith, Inchmahome is an idyllically situated Augustinian monastery dating from 1238 where much of the 13th century building remains. Read more about Inchmahome Priory.

SS Sir Walter Scott cruise on Loch Katrine 
Take a trip on the legendary steamship Sir Walter Scott. Cruising these waters for over a century, it's the ideal way to see the beauty of the loch unfolding before you. Read more about the SS Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine.

Clackmannanshire Tower Trail, Clackmannanshire 
Clackmannanshire's latest major tourist attraction takes you round four medieval towers and a manor house in the county to show you the homes of the people who shaped the county. Read more about the Clackmannanshire Tower Trail.

Argaty Red Kites, Doune
On a farm just north of Stirling, you can see Central Scotland's only red kite feeding station where you can watch these exciting birds and their spectacular flying. Read more about the Argaty Red Kites.

Walking in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park 
If you're feeling extra energetic, you could stroll around the conservation village of Luss, climb Ben Lomond or take one of the many Forest Enterprise walks within the area. Read more about walking in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.

The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
The Millennium Link was an ambitious project with the objective of linking the historic Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. One major challenge was the fact that the Forth and Clyde Canal lay 35m (115ft) below the level of the Union Canal. So there had to be a solution of lifting two boats down the 35m drop as quickly and simply as possible. And the Falkirk Wheel was born. Has to be seen to be believed. Visit the website of the Falkirk Wheel.

Walking Dollar Glen, Dollar 
Dollar Glen extends deep into the northern scarp face of the Ochils and this strenuous walk offers a testing but dramatic circular tour. Read more about Walking Dollar Glen.

Castle Campbell, Dollar 
This forbidding-looking 15th century fortress was the lowland stronghold of the Campbell Earls of Argyll. Luckily, we've got more peaceful times now, ideal to enjoy the Summer Café and a walk that winds itself through the step sided glen. Read more about Castle Campbell situated in Dollar.